Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape(s): Grenache, Cinsault
Localization: Languedoc, South of France, France
Tasting Notes: The Argali Rose is terrific, with a vibrant, refreshing, crisp style that brings plenty of fruit and depth. White peach, fresh strawberries, and floral notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, elegant mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a clean finish. This clean, classy, incredibly well-balanced rosé is well worth seeking out and is perfect for a hot summer day as well as on the dinner table.
The Domain: Nestled on the shores of the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Cevennes region of southern France, Chateau Puech-Haut’s vineyards span 625 acres in Côteaux du Languedoc AOC, including 230 acres in Saint Drézéry and 55 acres in Pic Saint-Loup. The estate’s vineyards are mainly planted to Syrah, Grenache, Carignan (50-60-year-old vines), Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne.
The history of Château Puech-Haut is above all the story of Gérard Bru, a visionary man who built his vineyard just as he built his own life: starting from nothing and creating and achieving a dream without question. In 1980, Bru bought a parcel that was planted to olive trees and wasn’t part of the Languedoc A.O.C. classification. Bru was impressed with the area’s unique terroir and believed it was ideal for growing premium grapes, with its clay and limestone soils topped with a layer of rounded pebbles. The property was converted from olives to grapes and the property’s farmhouse evolved to Château Puech-Haut, producing its first wines a few years later.
The wines of Château Puech-Haut are all full of history and endowed with a singular identity with strong character. In summarizing the Estate’s philosophy, Gérard Bru states, “Our objective is clear: produce the greatest wines by respecting and captivating various terroirs is the philosophy of Puech Haut.”
